Shield AI and L3Harris Team for Breakthrough in Autonomy
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] and Shield AI have announced a collaboration to demonstrate electronic warfare operations using AI-enabled unmanned systems. The partnership combines L3Harris' DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) software with Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software.
DiSCO™, a software-defined Electromagnetic Battle Management ecosystem, can detect, collect, and analyze threat signals within minutes. The integration aims to enable autonomous systems that can sense, adapt, and act while executing physical and electromagnetic movements in complex battlefield environments.
The collaboration focuses on developing distributed, autonomous kill webs for real-time operation in contested environments. L3Harris and Shield AI plan to continue demonstrations and integrations to deliver scalable, multi-domain solutions for the U.S. and its allies.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] e Shield AI hanno annunciato una collaborazione per dimostrare operazioni di guerra elettronica utilizzando sistemi senza pilota abilitati all'IA. Il partenariato combina il software DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) di L3Harris con il software di autonomia Hivemind di Shield AI.
DiSCO™, un ecosistema di gestione della battaglia elettromagnetica definito dal software, può rilevare, raccogliere e analizzare i segnali di minaccia in pochi minuti. L'integrazione mira a consentire sistemi autonomi in grado di percepire, adattarsi e agire durante l'esecuzione di movimenti fisici ed elettromagnetici in ambienti di battaglia complessi.
La collaborazione si concentra sullo sviluppo di reti di uccisione autonome distribuite per operazioni in tempo reale in ambienti contestati. L3Harris e Shield AI prevedono di continuare le dimostrazioni e le integrazioni per fornire soluzioni scalabili e multi-dominio per gli Stati Uniti e i loro alleati.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] y Shield AI han anunciado una colaboración para demostrar operaciones de guerra electrónica utilizando sistemas no tripulados habilitados por IA. La asociación combina el software DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) de L3Harris con el software de autonomía Hivemind de Shield AI.
DiSCO™, un ecosistema de gestión de batalla electromagnética definido por software, puede detectar, recopilar y analizar señales de amenaza en minutos. La integración tiene como objetivo habilitar sistemas autónomos que puedan percibir, adaptarse y actuar mientras ejecutan movimientos físicos y electromagnéticos en entornos de batalla complejos.
La colaboración se centra en el desarrollo de redes de eliminación autónomas distribuidas para operaciones en tiempo real en entornos disputados. L3Harris y Shield AI planean continuar con demostraciones e integraciones para ofrecer soluciones escalables y multidominio para los EE. UU. y sus aliados.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX]와 Shield AI는 AI 지원 무인 시스템을 사용하여 전자전 작전을 시연하기 위한 협력을 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 L3Harris의 DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) 소프트웨어와 Shield AI의 Hivemind 자율 소프트웨어를 결합합니다.
DiSCO™는 소프트웨어 정의 전자기 전투 관리 생태계로, 몇 분 안에 위협 신호를 감지, 수집 및 분석할 수 있습니다. 이 통합의 목표는 복잡한 전투 환경에서 물리적 및 전자기적 움직임을 수행하면서 감지, 적응 및 행동할 수 있는 자율 시스템을 가능하게 하는 것입니다.
협력은 경쟁 환경에서 실시간 작전을 위한 분산형 자율 킬 웹 개발에 중점을 두고 있습니다. L3Harris와 Shield AI는 미국 및 그 동맹국을 위한 확장 가능하고 다중 도메인 솔루션을 제공하기 위해 시연 및 통합을 계속할 계획입니다.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] et Shield AI ont annoncé une collaboration pour démontrer des opérations de guerre électronique utilisant des systèmes sans pilote activés par IA. Le partenariat combine le logiciel DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) de L3Harris avec le logiciel d'autonomie Hivemind de Shield AI.
DiSCO™, un écosystème de gestion de bataille électromagnétique défini par logiciel, peut détecter, collecter et analyser des signaux de menace en quelques minutes. L'intégration vise à permettre des systèmes autonomes capables de percevoir, de s'adapter et d'agir tout en exécutant des mouvements physiques et électromagnétiques dans des environnements de combat complexes.
La collaboration se concentre sur le développement de réseaux de destruction autonomes distribués pour des opérations en temps réel dans des environnements contestés. L3Harris et Shield AI prévoient de continuer les démonstrations et les intégrations pour fournir des solutions évolutives et multidomaines pour les États-Unis et leurs alliés.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] und Shield AI haben eine Zusammenarbeit angekündigt, um elektronische Kriegsführungsoperationen mit KI-unterstützten unbemannten Systemen zu demonstrieren. Die Partnerschaft kombiniert die DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) Software von L3Harris mit der Autonomie-Software Hivemind von Shield AI.
DiSCO™, ein softwaredefiniertes Ökosystem für elektromagnetisches Kampfmanagement, kann Bedrohungssignale innerhalb von Minuten erkennen, sammeln und analysieren. Die Integration zielt darauf ab, autonome Systeme zu ermöglichen, die in der Lage sind, zu erkennen, sich anzupassen und zu handeln, während sie physische und elektromagnetische Bewegungen in komplexen Gefechtsfeldern ausführen.
Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung verteilter, autonomer Kill-Webs für Echtzeiteinsätze in umkämpften Umgebungen. L3Harris und Shield AI planen, weiterhin Demonstrationen und Integrationen durchzuführen, um skalierbare, multidimensionale Lösungen für die USA und ihre Verbündeten bereitzustellen.
- Strategic partnership enhancing L3Harris' electronic warfare capabilities
- Integration of advanced AI technology for autonomous operations
- Potential for new military contract opportunities
- Development and integration costs not disclosed
- Timeline for full implementation not specified
- Competition in military AI space could impact market share
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L3Harris Technologies has announced a potentially significant collaboration with Shield AI to demonstrate advanced autonomous electronic warfare capabilities, representing a notable advancement in military technology integration. The partnership combines L3Harris' DiSCO electromagnetic battle management system with Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software to create unmanned systems capable of simultaneous physical and electromagnetic operations in contested environments.
This collaboration aligns with the Department of Defense's Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiative and growing investments in autonomous systems to counter near-peer adversaries. The technology addresses a critical capability gap in electronic warfare autonomy, potentially strengthening L3Harris' competitive position against major defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin who are pursuing similar technologies.
While no financial terms were disclosed, this partnership could enhance L3Harris' long-term growth prospects in several ways:
- Positions L3Harris at the forefront of autonomous electronic warfare, a high-priority defense sector
- Creates potential for follow-on production contracts if demonstrations prove successful
- Strengthens L3Harris' offerings in multi-domain operations, a key focus of military modernization efforts
- Leverages L3Harris' established electromagnetic spectrum expertise with Shield AI's artificial intelligence capabilities
The announcement represents a technology demonstration rather than an immediate revenue opportunity, but successful integration could lead to significant production contracts as the DoD increasingly prioritizes autonomous systems for contested environments. This collaboration exemplifies L3Harris' strategy to expand its technological capabilities through strategic partnerships rather than solely through acquisitions.
At the core of this effort is L3Harris' Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations, or DiSCO™, a software-defined Electromagnetic Battle Management ecosystem that can detect, collect and analyze known and unknown threat signals within minutes. This specific collaboration pairs DiSCO with Shield AI's Hivemind.
"Our warfighters face a complex, multi-domain battlefield full of rapidly evolving threats," said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. "DiSCO will leverage Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software to accelerate the ability to make faster, more informed decisions."
"Adversaries' kill webs are complex, restrict access and put assets at risk. Countering them requires shifting to distributed, autonomous kill webs that sense, decide and act in real-time," said Christian Gutierrez, VP of Hivemind Solutions, Shield AI. "Integrating Hivemind autonomy with L3Harris' EW capabilities enables dynamic maneuverability in contested environments."
L3Harris and Shield AI will continue further demonstrations and integrations, leveraging the strengths of both companies to deliver scalable, multi-domain solutions for the
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
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Shield AI: Lily Hinz, media@shield.ai
L3Harris: Bill Barksdale, Bill.Barksdale@L3Harris.com
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